Richard Williams
Experienced Crane Operator.
Blacktown,NSW
Summary
Experienced hardworking Crane Operator specializing in Construction, Mining and taxi hire ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Hardworking Crane Operator versed in determining load weights and operating within safety and equipment guidelines. Offering 25 years of industry experience, including Mobile cranes, towercranes, crawler cranes, advanced rigging and dogging with vast experience in heavy equipment and tranportation. Focused and diligent with superior work ethic. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to completing projects safely and efficiently providing excellent customer relations and service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Crane Operator
Freo Group
Newman , WA
04.2024 - 06.2026
- Operated mobile cranes to lift and move heavy materials on mining shutdowns and construction sites..
- Experience on Franna, Liebherr, Grove, Damag and Tadano all terrain mobile cranes up to 350 ton.
- Maintain high standards keeping company assets clean and checking all compliances and documents are up to date.
- Provided assistance in setting up the crane safety following manufacturer's instructions and mine specific safety requirements.
- Daily Prestart talks with work crews and supervisors prior to beginning work and relaying relevent information.
- Assisted in training new operators and riggers on safe operation, and correct rigging techniques, setting up lift exclusion zones with positive communication.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure safety and equipment is fit for purpose.
- Strong ability to use technology for job allocations, site inductions, time sheets and recording data.
Crane Operator
Smith Crane and Construction NZ
Queenstown, Otago , NZ
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated mobile cranes conducting technical challenging crane set-ups on steep inclines.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Operated various cranes to lift and move heavy materials on construction sites.
- Conducted site visits calculating lifts and allocating Cranes.
- Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment and maintained logs.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe crane operation and site protocols.
- Working in high risk conditions on Queenstown skyline project, chair lift construction at high altitudes.
Crane Operator
Lindores Construction
Gold Coast, Queensland
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Operated mobile crane to assist with the erection and dismantling of tower cranes.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute complex lifting operations safely.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
- Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
- Calculated load weights and verified lifting capacities to prevent overload.
- Operating hammerhead and Luffing tower Cranes cranes for construction projects and heavy lifting tasks on some major goldcoast construction sites.
Crane Operator / Rigger, Team Leader
Universal Cranes Pty Ltd.
Brisbane, QLD
01.2014 - 01.2020
- All terrain mobile and hydralic cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes and mini cranes.
- Advanced rigger/dogman, experienced EWP operator, experience with the safe operation of crane-dollys boom over rear transportation.
- Worked on various wind turbine projects heavy lift crew.
- Ability to remain professional in busy city traffic and navigating the correct routes for oversize vehicles.
- High standard of maintaining the equipment, reporting faults and completing the correct saftey inspections.
- Supervision of crane crews and completing jobs safely and efficiency.
- Proven in allocation and crane selection
- Enthusiastic leader and trainer.
- Operated Various cranes including Liebherr, Grove Demag and Tadano
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during crane operations and completed training on correct installation to fit flyjibs to Cranes safety.
- Communicated effectively with ground crew for precise load placements.
Crane Operator / Rigger
Freo Group Pty Ltd.
Karratha, WA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Experience on Franna, Liebherr, Grove, Damag and tadano all terrains up to 350 ton capacity.
- Rigger / dogman, supervisor, heavy truck and float operator and ability to safety build crawler cranes.
- Various mine shutdowns including Rio Tinto, BHP, and various large mining projects.
- Major construction projects including Rio Tinto cape Lambert project, Pluto and Wheatstone gas and oil.
Crane Operator
Smith Crane & Construction
Invercargill, New Zealand
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Mobile, cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes
- Rigger / dogman, allocator and site inspections
- Truck and transport operator.
- Operated various cranes to lift and move heavy materials on construction sites.
- Followed detailed work plans to position cranes accurately for project requirements.
- Adhered to all safety regulations and company policies throughout daily operations.
- Assisted with Christchurch earthquake clean up, providing professional services in high pressure situations.
Crane Operator
Cranes Incorporated
Invercargill, New Zealand
01.2004 - 11.2008
- Mobile cranes, crawler and tower cranes
- Hiab truck operator
- Dogman / rigger
- Truck and transport driver.
- Operated various cranes to lift and move heavy materials on construction sites.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Verdon College
Invercargill, NZSkills
- Adhere to strict safety requirements
- Identify and make fast problem solving
- Ability to adapt and modify in any situation
- Solving technique problems with different crane makes and models, assisting colleagues if required
- Always productive and resourceful
- Committed to delivering and exceptional level of service
- Hardworking to ensure a high standard of quality work is achieved safely
- Take pride in my work, also taking care of and maintaning company assets
- Establish and maintain excellent professional relationships with both work collegues and clients
- Friendly and an easy going person with the ability to cope under pressure
- Company committed and customer satisfactions are priorities
- Always focused with a level-headed approach which enables me to maintain my level of work ethics, whilst working away from home
- Tower Overhead Operations
- Tower Cranes
- Truck-Mounted Cranes
- Telescopic Cranes
- Mobile Cranes
- Equipment Inspection
- Staff Supervision
- Equipment Maintenance
- Materials Movement
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration
- Focused on following all saftey procedures including JHAs, Take 5s, High Risk SWMS and PPE requirements
- Load calculation
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- WA Heavy Vehicle Drivers License, HC
- High Risk Licenses Australia
- CO- Slewing Mobile Crane
- CS self erecting towercrane
- RA- Advanced Rigging
- CT- Tower Crane
- LF- Forklift Operator
- WP- Elevated Work Platform
- MSIC, Maritime Security Identification Card
- NSW Construction White Card
- Construction First Aid Certificate
- New Zealand Full Drivers Licence Class 5
- Tiltup Construction Ticket
- Working At Heights Ticket
- National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
- Licensed Crane Operator - 2006
- Currently studying Cert IV 40122 trainer and assessor.
- Site access and Mine inductions, proven voc training on most Cranes, trucks and other high risk vehicles.
References and Referees
- Brad Sudgen - Managing Director, Origin Cranes, Sunshine coast Qld Ph : 0429163400 email : admin@origincranes.com.au
- Derrel Harrison - Crane coordinator and supervisor, Qwest crane hire Leonora WA. Ph : 0414404816
- Graham Boyd - Crane Supervisor, Mammoet heavy lift Port Hedland Ph : 0493514033
- Jason Kianuku - Precision Lifting Perth, Managing director , PH: 0498326928 email: jason.kainuku@precisionlifting.com.au
Timeline
Mobile Crane Operator
Freo Group
04.2024 - 06.2026
Crane Operator
Smith Crane and Construction NZ
08.2022 - 02.2024
Crane Operator
Lindores Construction
02.2020 - 04.2022
Crane Operator / Rigger, Team Leader
Universal Cranes Pty Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2020
Crane Operator / Rigger
Freo Group Pty Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2014
Crane Operator
Smith Crane & Construction
01.2009 - 01.2011
Crane Operator
Cranes Incorporated
01.2004 - 11.2008
Some College (No Degree) -
Verdon College